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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
7
Fran and Abbott Ashton share a moonlit walk to the hill, where Fran’s playful mischief masks deeper questions about Brother Gregory and Miss Grace Noir. He laments losing his guard as Fran teases and reveals a growing bond while the tent sermon continues.
Abbott, a city superintendent, escorts Fran, a New York visitor, to a meeting with Mr. Gregory, a wealthy yet frugal church benefactor. Their flirtation collides with Miss Sapphira Clinton and a looming public scrutiny as they cross paths at Gregory’s gate amid social tensions. Fran aims to be inspired, while Abbott fears stepping beyond his duties.
Fran confronts Hamilton Gregory on his porch seeking shelter and a stable home after years of public scandal. He debates safety and propriety while she asserts she is absolutely alone in the world and in need of refuge. The scene ends with him considering placing her in a cheaper Littheburg hotel as the storm clouds gather.
Professor Bolte explains broodiness as a natural urge causing hens to abandon laying. He recommends prompt removal from nests, water and limited food for a few days, or confinement with roosters in a bare pen to curb the habit. Leghorns are praised as ideal for large egg farms due to low setting rates.
The piece profiles two famed 16th to 17th century hermits Roger Crabb and James Lucas. Crabb reportedly lived on three farthings weekly near Ickenham after selling his goods and lived on water and bran puddings, while Lucas survived on bread, penny buns, eggs, and gin with a roof-larder and a blanket for clothing. The text notes public suspicion of their extreme diets and Crabb narrowly faced accusations of witchcraft.
Two tiny coffins discovered in the monastic burial ground near Peterborough Northampton England have been placed in Peterborough Cathedral. They are believed to hold the twin children of King Canute who were drowned in Whittlesey Mere while crossing to Peterborough Abbey for education.
A critical quote questions a plain 1 percent claim about national wealth invested in autos. The remark suggests higher market impact than the figure implies and hints at broader, debated costs tied to gasoline.
Mature hen eggs hatch better and yield stronger chicks than pullet eggs. Larger size is common in eggs from mature hens.
The old setting hen company is fading from business as hundreds of incubator and brooder manufacturers compete in a crowded market.
The quote notes a stubborn, unchangeable stance once an idea is set, contrasting with the old Biddy who can alter her mind. The language suggests a rigid fixation and patience in commitment, implying a parable about obstinacy and change.
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